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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,106.50, 345,114.83 and 142,670.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,106.50, 345,114.83 and 142,670.12 is: 196,866.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,106.50 : 345,114.83 = 142,670.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,106.50/345,114.83 = 142,670.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,106.50x = 345,114.83 × 142,670.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,106.50x = 49,237,573,496.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,237,573,496.53/250,106.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,866.43

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